OpenCongress - H.R.5349 To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.

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by NishaT |

Feb 14, 2008(6 months ago) |

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I agree with this bill

by Anonymous |

Feb 19, 2008(6 months ago) |

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No bill should go forward with ANY immunity. This should be dealt with by the courts. The Asst. AG HIMSELF testified that this warrantless wiretapping WAS done ILLEGALLY for a time.

There is no question. Only broken laws with no consequences.

by Anonymous |

Mar 09, 2008(6 months ago) |

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This should pass; this deals with foreign to foreign communication using or going through American lines. There are instances where there is no time to go through courts; I'll bet if we had another terrorist attack then everyone would be on board. The liberty of privacy is sacred but not at the expense of death and destruction of our country and its citizens through a purposeful attack. How many attempts have been thwarted already? Even one is a success. Surveillence of U.S. citizens will still require individualized warrants.

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To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.

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2/12/2008--Introduced.
Amends the Protect America Act of 2007 (currently set to expire on February 16, 2008) to extend its authority for 21days.
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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
February 12, 2008		February 13, 2008

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February 13, 2008Roll call number 54 in the House
Question: On Passage: H R 5349 To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)	Percentage of 'aye' votes: 44%	Result: Failed

Date	Chamber	Question	Aye	Nay	Result
February 13, 2008	House	H.R.5349 To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days. On Passage: H R 5349 To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.	191	229	Failed	See Vote
February 13, 2008	House	H.R.5349 To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days. Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair: H R 5349 To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.	222	196	Passed	See Vote

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Feb 13, 2008: Rule H. Res. 976 passed House.
Failed roll in the House on Feb 13, 2008. On passage Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 229 (Roll no. 54).
Feb 13, 2008: On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 53).
Feb 13, 2008: Mr. Conyers moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
Feb 13, 2008: Mr. Smith (TX) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Feb 13, 2008: Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Feb 13, 2008: Mr. Conyers raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Conyers stated that the amendment contained in the motion to recommit with instructions was not germane and should not be considered. Sustained by the Chair.
Feb 13, 2008: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2008: DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 976, the House resumed debate on H.R. 5349.
Feb 13, 2008: Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 13, 2008: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 976, further proceedings on H.R. 5349 are postponed.
Feb 13, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5349.
Feb 13, 2008: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 13, 2008: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 976.
Feb 12, 2008: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 976 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 12, 2008: Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent Select)
Feb 12, 2008: Referred to House Judiciary
Feb 12, 2008: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced on Feb 12, 2008.

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